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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$120.25

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$506.31

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$177.21
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$164.55
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$177.21
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$215.18

Go2Sky

Website:
go2sky.aero/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Machala
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$329.10

Bus operators

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$55.69

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$35.44

Cooperativa de Transporte CIFA

Phone:
+593 95 874 8163
Email:
Website:
cifainternacional.com
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

Trans Esmeraldas S.A.

Phone:
+593 02 392 2300
Email:
Website:
transesmeraldas.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05

Panamericana Internacional

Phone:
+593 (2) 2557133
Email:
Website:
panamericana.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$17.72

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$21.52

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Expreso Baños

Phone:
+593 98 046 7208
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Reina del Camino

Email:
Website:
reina-del-camino.com/
Bus from Manta to Jipijapa
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

Flota Imbabura

Phone:
+593 95 889 6029
Website:
flotaimbabura.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Palo Santo Travel Ecuador

Phone:
+593 99 546 4860
Email:
Website:
whalewatchingecuador.com/es/actividades
Bus from Guayaquil Airport to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$170.50

Cooperativa Manglaralto

Phone:
+593 09 9750 6958
Website:
facebook.com/p/Cooperativa-Manglaralto-100064025619857/
Bus from Jipijapa to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86
Bus from Puerto López to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.96

Cooperativa Costa Azul CICA Interprovincial

Phone:
+593 98 068 2254
Email:
Website:
cica-ec.com/#
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.15

Cooperativa International Ecuatoriano Pullman

Phone:
+593 07 293 1164
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/ecuatoriano.pullman/
Bus from Machala to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30

Express Atenas Compañía de Transportes

Phone:
+593 2-300-7007
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064103738896
Bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$16.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Quito to Santa Elena?

The cheapest way to get from Quito to Santa Elena is to bus via Guayaquil Airport (GYE) which costs $15.22 - $52.17 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quito to Santa Elena?

The fastest way to get from Quito to Santa Elena is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Quito and Santa Elena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe and arriving at Santa Elena. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Quito to Santa Elena?

The distance between Quito and Santa Elena is 538 km. The road distance is 542.1 km.

How do I travel from Quito to Santa Elena without a car?

The best way to get from Quito to Santa Elena without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $15.22 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Quito to Santa Elena?

The bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Elena takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Quito to Santa Elena bus from?

Quito to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., depart from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station.

Where does the Quito to Santa Elena bus arrive?

Quito to Santa Elena bus services, operated by Trans Esmeraldas S.A., arrive at Santa Elena station.

Can I drive from Quito to Santa Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Quito to Santa Elena is 542 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Quito to Santa Elena.

Where can I stay near Santa Elena?

There are 194+ hotels available in Santa Elena. Prices start at $32.66 per night.
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